Law of the West
“Range Pirates Walk The Plank... when Johnny's guns start laying down the law!”
Synopsis
With the railroad coming, Nixon is after the ranchers land. Using a stooge land agent, his method is to claim the person they bought their ranches from never had title to the land and their deeds are worthless. Fereral Agent Johnny Mack arrives posing as a gunman. He is quickly onto the henchman and Land Agent and eventually suspects Nixon is the big boss. But he needs the help of ventriloquist Alibi to bring them in.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Federal Agent Johnny Mack
Max Terhune
Alibi Jenkins
Bill Kennedy
Dan Nixon - Land Agent
Jack Ingram
Henry Burke
Riley Hill
Charley Lane
Eddie Parker
Big Mike - Henchman
Marshall Reed
Drago - Henchman
Kenne Duncan
Frank Stevens
Gerry Pattison
Tennessee Lane
James Harrison
Sheriff Al Simpson
Bud Osborne
Jed - Rancher
Steve Clark
Barry Lane
Bob Woodward
Spence - Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Benton Cheney
- Original Title
- Law of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
J. Benton Cheney
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
J. Benton Cheney
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Law of the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law of the West about?
With the railroad coming, Nixon is after the ranchers land. Using a stooge land agent, his method is to claim the person they bought their ranches from never had title to the land and their deeds are worthless. Fereral Agent Johnny Mack arrives posing as a gunman. He is quickly onto the henchman and Land Agent and eventually suspects Nixon is the big boss. But he needs the help of ventriloquist Alibi to bring them in.
Who directed Law of the West?
Law of the West was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in Law of the West?
The principal cast of Law of the West includes Johnny Mack Brown, Max Terhune, Bill Kennedy, Jack Ingram, Riley Hill.
When was Law of the West released and how long is it?
Law of the West was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 54m.